Question about Savage 11 .308 Box magazine falling out?

[Mrcalamiteh]

Hey, i'm a new member here and I'm almost certain i'm picking up a Savage 11 in .308 on friday from Gander mountain - The package with the bushnell scope. I was wondering how common the issue of the DBM dropping from the rifle is. I really like the feel of the rifle and all, and I've seen some great reviews, but it'd be a real turn off for that magazine to fall out after every shot. Also - is there a way to fix it? even if it involved keeping the mag in the gun, and making me have to top load it, I would be interested. (Definitely not doing duct tape) Thanks in advance for all of your answers =]

[RatMag]

Having the magazine drop from the rifle during recoil, is not as common as people think. The spring tension of the front release lever is the culprit. I have had 1 spring that seemed a bit weak, so I modified it to add more tension... problem solved. I have had a couple of other people comment about my magazines falling out during recoil when they have the 15 and 17 rounders. Adding tension to the spring has solved this issue.

DK

[RatMag]

You may also want to check the angle of the rear tab as well. The magazine requires a slight angle to the rear of the magazine body, and not straight up and down. I always have to check this, as the holes in the rear of the magazine body make it a weak point.

DK

[Mrcalamiteh]

Thanks for your response, RatMag. =]

[RatMag]

No problem.

DK

[back40]

You could always get a different model with a hinged floor plate.

[Biggred191]

I picked up the same package for my first rifle. I have put about 100 rds through it with no problems. The magazine feels very secure.

Good info, thanks guys.